<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Joseph, Frederick]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Joseph, Frederick]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/newwestminster/rss/search?query=Joseph%2C%20Frederick&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:09:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Black Friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. "We don't see color." "I didn't know Black people liked Star Wars !" "What hood are you from?" For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer student in a largely white high school was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go. As he grew older, however, he saw these as missed opportunities not only to stand up for himself, but to spread awareness to those white people who didn't see the negative impact they were having. Speaking directly to the reader, The Black Friend calls up race-related anecdotes from the author's past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give ; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, "reverse racism" to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former "token Black kid" who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Backmatter includes an encyclopedia of racism, providing details on relevant historical events, terminology, and more.]]></description><link>https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S33C943477</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S33C943477</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph, Frederick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/943477033</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>On Being A Better White Person</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781536218220/MC.GIF&amp;client=nwplp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriarchy Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA["What does it mean to be a man today? How does the pervasive yet elusive idea of "toxic masculinity" actually reflect men’s experiences--particularly those of color--and how they navigate the world? In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph contemplates these questions and more as he explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and "manning up" to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men’s lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man. Written in Joseph’s unique voice, with an intelligence and raw honesty that demonstrates both his vulnerability and compassion, Patriarchy Blues forces us to consider the joys, pains, and destructive nature of manhood and the stereotypes it engenders"--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S33C1034971</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S33C1034971</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph, Frederick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1034971033</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Reflections on Manhood</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780063138322/MC.GIF&amp;client=nwplp&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Black Friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs--creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. 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